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Operation Crossbow

1965·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Sabotage of Hitler's ingenious weapons of mass destruction...the V1 and V2 rockets!

Allied agents infiltrate the Nazi rocket complex at Peenemunde in order to obtain their secrets and sabotage the plant. The film alternates between German developments of the V-1 missile and V-2 rocket (with a German cast speaking their own language) and discovery by British Intelligence of the weapon.
World War II EspionageNazi Rocket TechnologyAllied Sabotage MissionHistorical AccuracyTense ThrillerTechnological WarfareHigh-Stakes InfiltrationDetailed Production Design

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Operation Crossbow

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Where can I stream Operation Crossbow legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Operation Crossbow worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Operation Crossbow rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Operation Crossbow?

1 h 55 min

Operation Crossbow runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Operation Crossbow?

Critics73
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Operation Crossbow higher (73) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Operation Crossbow a box office hit?

Budget$115,000
Box office$4 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $115,000 to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 32.2 times its budget.

What language is Operation Crossbow in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Operation Crossbow?

17ATAUBRCADEDKESFIGBGGIENLNONZ+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Operation Crossbow in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Operation Crossbow use?

Multinational TeamHope SpotBait-and-SwitchIgnored ExpertVery Loosely Based on a True StoryGeneral RipperMen Are the Expendable GenderTempting FateAdvertised ExtraJanitor Impersonation InfiltrationWhat You Are in the Dark

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Operation Crossbow, including Multinational Team, Hope Spot, Bait-and-Switch.